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To: Darksheare
"Random thought: how would a nuclear/ion[vasimir type] hybrid work, and what performance could one get out of it in the long run?"

That's not a bad thought. Under the right circumstances, such as a relatively high gravitational field and vacuum, as on the Moon, this might be the preferred engine.

Note that power is an external input. It's going to take a lot of power to operate the superconducting magnets, and to power the RF generators and antennae.

I'm thinking that this kind of device could lead to a truly multi-mode rocket engine, taking in atmospheric gases and heating them for rocket exhaust, then when transitioning to near space using the VASIMR system, and finally settling down to a low-thrust long-duration system for the long haul.

834 posted on 08/14/2009 7:02:13 PM PDT by NicknamedBob (Oh well. Forewarned is forearmed. I'm up to my elbows in forearms.)
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To: NicknamedBob
Random thought:

Is denial of denial a sign of denial?

A not so random thought:

Will “was stupid” be a quote will remember Obama for or a summary of his administration.

835 posted on 08/14/2009 8:40:48 PM PDT by ThomasThomas
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To: NicknamedBob

It popped into my head as part of a dream.
But it was one of the most bizarre dreams so far.
Still digesting it.


846 posted on 08/15/2009 9:08:37 AM PDT by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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To: NicknamedBob

Attempting to create a 3d model in Wings 3d of Bradamante.
Or, what I see the ship to be in my minds eye.
Probably won’t get far, as my skills with 3d stink, but I’ll try.


871 posted on 08/16/2009 3:43:35 PM PDT by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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